Building the W124 wagon of my dreams.... New Purchase - Page 4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

TylerH860 · #1 11-30-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pawoSD

A myna diesel would be awesome.

The M104 is ok too......but I am partial to the M103.

Now, a M103 super-turbo putting 650hp to the rear wheels would be the best IMHO.

Why not have the 2 more valves per cylinder to help feed all that turbo power?

bsmuwk · #2 11-30-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerH860

Why not have the 2 more valves per cylinder to help feed all that turbo power?

while i hate to say it, the m104 24v heads aren't as suitable for turbo'ing as the m103 12v heads. but the m104s are SOOOOOO much nicer.

TylerH860 · #3 11-30-2009, 08:33 PM

Got the Excelsior back today, and she looks amazing. Unfortuantely its getting dark so early the pictures didn't turn out well. Here are the better ones.

While I can't really tell much, the head body guy is making me come back in a few weeks to get the hood painted again. He says the subtle cracks in the paint are showing through, and will do a thorough sand down and respray free of charge.

Not only did they spray the cladding, hood, and under headlight area, they also touched up any other outstanding scratches/chips, popped out a few dings, buffed the entire car, and put on a subtle black pinstripe to cover the painted gold one.

It was love at first sight.

bsmuwk · #4 11-30-2009, 08:37 PM

should have painted the gray grill black .

GregoryV022 · #5 11-30-2009, 11:12 PM

i know what im doing with my Wagon now. oh wait, im broke and 17 years old. someday, someday......................

JimmyL · #6 12-01-2009, 12:14 AM

Looks absolutely as nice as we all thought it would. I really like the all black body. Very nice. And while I know you are going to run on 17's, it still looks just fine in the mean time as-is. As Mog states, you don't want a lousy riding Honda clone in an MB!!! Some folks simply have no clue.

And I was sure worried when the poster asked about the windshield spray nozzles. I'm sure the "PAINT and Body Shop" has never seen a car with those before......

TylerH860 · #7 12-01-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GregoryV022

i know what im doing with my Wagon now. oh wait, im broke and 17 years old. someday, someday......................

If you're so broke how have you managed to purchase an E320CDI and driven the cosi 100k+ at age 17?

GregoryV022 · #8 12-01-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TylerH860

If you're so broke how have you managed to purchase an E320CDI and driven the cosi 100k+ at age 17?

if only the cars were mine.

my Dad has bought all of these cars. hes actually a member here also, he just tell me to do everything because i am much more computer literate. but any mods or repairs that i think of i need to pay for.

probably should clear that up somehow.

colincoon · #9 12-01-2009, 07:09 PM

Wow, that looks amazing! Definitely much better looking then before, I'm glad you picked this one over the silver one now.

Bring it to Florida!

TylerH860 · #10 12-01-2009, 08:55 PM

Finally got some day shots, and replaced the wood. Unfortunately one small crack formed while installing the mirror switch. These things are way too delicate.

Looks much better than before at least.

Before:

After:

Day shots

Wheels are on the way!

babymog · #11 12-01-2009, 09:33 PM

Is that the original rear bumper? The wagon bumper didn't change in '94 to wrap the rub-strip?

Looks great in black, my black '94 has the anthracite lower panels, I think I like your monochrome look better.

When your wheels show, order a zebrano shifter, makes a huge difference.